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Editor's Note

Why Collectible Automobile reflects a ‘systems problem’ in auto history field

June 11, 2024 Steve 7

Indie Auto reader Daniel Mix wrote a comment that brings up some important issues, so I thought I would elevate both his missive and my response. Here’s what he had to say about our story, […]

1962 Plymouth Sport Fury
History

Defense of Virgil Exner’s 1962 Plymouth doesn’t add up

June 10, 2024 Steve 5

(EXPANDED FROM 4/23/2021) Once in a while a work of automotive history is smacked down by a critic who sanctimoniously points to alleged inaccuracies. Sometimes these kind of critiques are on target (if unduly indignant). […]

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Old Car Farts: A heart-warming story of long-lost youth

June 7, 2024 Steve 0
Drive-By Musings

Would you believe that there was once a car in this picture?

June 5, 2024 Steve 0

A fairly popular type of auto history post includes photos of street scenes from the past. Readers tend to focus on naming the cars. It’s good, clean fun if you have nothing better to do. […]

1968 AMC Javelin
Media Analysis

Why did Patrick Foster settle for fanboy fluff in his 1968-70 AMC Javelin story?

June 3, 2024 Steve 4

I had high hopes when I saw that the August issue of Collectible Automobile included a story about the 1968-70 AMC Javelin. Patrick Foster has been studying American Motors’ history for decades, so I expected […]

Art 101, Bandon, Oregon
Editor's Note

Does Indie Auto accept article submissions?

May 22, 2024 Steve 1

Indie Auto reader SL recently asked whether we accept article submissions. Others may have the same question, so I am responding in an “Editor’s Note” rather than with a personal email. Everyone is invited to […]

Media Analysis

New way to support Ate Up With Motor and should auto media collaborate?

April 30, 2024 Steve 3

Aaron Severson has set up a Patreon account for Ate Up With Motor and is starting to provide paywalled content for donors. His first piece illustrates the thoughtfulness of his approach to automotive history — […]

Rolls Royce
Media Analysis

Could U.S. auto history field benefit by following in the footsteps of the British?

April 23, 2024 Steve 5

In 2020 Indie Auto posted a story about how to purchase back issues of Automobile Quarterly. All of the links I included are now dead, so yesterday a reader inquired: “Looking to buy prints from […]

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Herrings shows you how to take your Corvair Greenbrier to the next level!

March 29, 2024 Steve 0
1965 Mustang
Editor's Note

Aaron Severson seeks feedback on how to monetize his auto history writing

March 19, 2024 Steve 3

Aaron Severson (2024) recently posted a story that asks readers for feedback about how he can better monetize his auto history writings at Ate Up With Motor. I would like to offer some thoughts. I […]

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    Citroen SM: A surprisingly conventional next step
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    June 11, 2025 10
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    Classic film shows human side of Studebaker’s end
    June 10, 2025 15
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    June 9, 2025 5
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    What would you think if it was 1965 and you could magically see this truck?
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    Packard kept a bigger foothold in the luxury-car field than commonly assumed
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    Peter Grist views car designer Virgil Exner through rose-tinted glasses
    June 3, 2025 9
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    1970 Mercury Montego had a last-of-the-wine quality
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